When people think of Mississippi they just think its an plain, old, boring, state . . . but they are wrong! Mississippi is an extraordinary place to visit! If you think I am wrong check out this website! I have many fun facts, also, I have a Voice Thread that tries to persuade you to visit Mississippi. I even have a Voki, which is an animated person that talks to you about my website! I can assure you after you spend some time on this website, you will be packing!
Mississippi's State Flag
Fun Facts about Mississippi:
Admission to Statehood: December 10, 1817
State Bird: Mockingbird
State Flower: Magnolia
Sate Tree: Southern Magnolia
Capital: Jackson
Largest Cities: Jackson, Gulfport, Biloxi, Hattiesburg,Greenville, Meridian, Tupelo, Southaven, Vicksburg
Motto: Virtue et armis By valor and arms
Nickname: Magnolia State
Population: 2,844,658
Climate: Humid Subtropical
Economy Agriculture: Cotton, Poultry, Cattle, Catfish, Soybeans, Dairy, Rice
Economy Industry: Apparel, Furniture, Lumber and Wood Products, Food Processing, Electrical Machinery, Transportation Equipment
Fast Facts About Mississippi:
1. In 1963, the University of Mississippi Medical Center preformed the first lung transplant.
2. James d. Hardys preformed the first heart transplant.
3. The worlds largest shrimp is on display in the Old Spanish Fort Museum in Pascagoula, Mississippi.
4. Elvis Presley was born in Tupelo, Mississippi on January 8, 1935
5. Root Beer was invented in Biloxi, Mississippi by Edward Adolf Barq, Sr.
Mississippi is the Place to Visit!
When people think of Mississippi they just think its an plain, old, boring, state . . . but they are wrong! Mississippi is an extraordinary place to visit! If you think I am wrong check out this website! I have many fun facts, also, I have a Voice Thread that tries to persuade you to visit Mississippi. I even have a Voki, which is an animated person that talks to you about my website! I can assure you after you spend some time on this website, you will be packing!
Fun Facts about Mississippi:
Admission to Statehood: December 10, 1817
State Bird: Mockingbird
State Flower: Magnolia
Sate Tree: Southern Magnolia
Capital: Jackson
Largest Cities: Jackson, Gulfport, Biloxi, Hattiesburg,Greenville, Meridian, Tupelo, Southaven, Vicksburg
Motto: Virtue et armis By valor and arms
Nickname: Magnolia State
Population: 2,844,658
Climate: Humid Subtropical
Economy Agriculture: Cotton, Poultry, Cattle, Catfish, Soybeans, Dairy, Rice
Economy Industry: Apparel, Furniture, Lumber and Wood Products, Food Processing, Electrical Machinery, Transportation Equipment
Fast Facts About Mississippi:
1. In 1963, the University of Mississippi Medical Center preformed the first lung transplant.
2. James d. Hardys preformed the first heart transplant.
3. The worlds largest shrimp is on display in the Old Spanish Fort Museum in Pascagoula, Mississippi.
4. Elvis Presley was born in Tupelo, Mississippi on January 8, 1935
5. Root Beer was invented in Biloxi, Mississippi by Edward Adolf Barq, Sr.
Other Websites You Can Visit:
Mississippi.com
Visit Mississippi
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Voki
Phillip Martin Pictures
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